University of Guelph
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The School of Engineering at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position, in the area of Environmental or Water Resources Engineering, at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date of this appointment is July 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in the year 2025.
The candidate will specialize in: the sources, transport and fate of pathogens and/or antimicrobial resistance (AMR) into and through stormwater, surface water and groundwater systems; use of tracers to characterize pathogen/AMR processes in the vadose zone and groundwater; monitoring technologies to understand pathogen/AMR transport and fate in surface water and groundwater; and/or mitigation strategies to reduce impacts to public health caused by pathogens in surface water and groundwater.
The candidate must hold an undergraduate degree in engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences, or related field. The successful candidate will supervise graduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Engineering. The candidate must have expertise in areas such as: field-based methods for investigating pathogen/AMR transport through the vadose zone into the groundwater complemented contaminated by solutes and nutrients; temporal and spatial variability of pathogens/AMRs through unsaturated and saturated zones; microbial risk assessment; and/or climate change impacts on waterborne disease transmission through connected groundwater systems from recharge through soils and vadose discharge to well and surface water.
Priority will be given to applicants who are registered as Professional Engineers in Canada or eligible for registration as Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario at the time of hiring. For questions regarding eligibility for registration as a P.Eng., please refer to pertinent PEO guidelines (https://www.peo.on.ca/apply/become-professional-engineer/application-requirements#:~:text=The%20academic%20requirement%20to%20apply,completing%20a%20technical%20exam%20program.).
This position forms part of a cluster hire around the CERC for Waterborne Pathogens. The candidate will work closely with others on campus (CERC, MG360, as well as other colleagues in the Engineering programs) to develop a research program on the surveillance and control of waterborne pathogens and AMR above and below ground surface. The candidate will have demonstrated potential to: collectively establish an internationally-recognised research program; align with the strategic direction of the university (https://www.uoguelph.ca/president/strategic-plan/) and align with the CERC on Waterborne Pathogens (https://www.cerc.gc.ca/chairholders-titulaires/index-eng.aspx); attract, develop and retain excellent trainees/students/researchers; lead a team which commits to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in water and environmental sciences; and, provide service to the School of Engineering, UoG and the wider community.
The School of Engineering at University of Guelph has accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering, and is developing new programs in Civil, Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering. The School of Engineering is a collegial, inclusive, and welcoming environment that values diversity and wellness among our members as key ingredients in our collective success.
The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward jobshiringnearme.org It Comes into View (https://www.uoguelph.ca/indigenous-initiatives/), the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.
The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)
Assessment of applications will begin on May 5, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1352) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file):
(1) a cover letter;
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a statement of teaching vision (max. 4 pages); (4) a statement of research and development vision (max. 4 pages);
(5) A statement to provide evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) (max. 1 page);
(6) two of their best recent journal publications relevant to the position; and
(7) the contact details for three referees.
Applications should be addressed to the attention of:
Ibrahim Deiab, Ph.D., P. Eng
Director and Professor
School of Engineering University of Guelph
Questions about this position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Andrew Binns, Area Head (Environmental and Water Resources Engineering) at binns@uoguelph.ca.
Questions about the application process may be directed to Piyali Mukherjee Roy, Administrative Assistant to the Director, School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at soeexec@uoguelph.ca.
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This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA – https://ugfa.ca/).
The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time (https://www.uoguelph.ca/president/strategic-plan/#strategic-priorities-2), our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”
The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’s Occupational Health and Wellness (https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/about-hr/occupational-health-and-wellness) or contact OHW at ohw@uoguelph.ca.
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